Key Takeaways:
- The Warhammer World Championships 2023 will feature an hour-long Preview Online with reveals for various Warhammer games, first exclusive to event attendees and then broadcast globally at 10pm EST on November 17th.
- Live coverage of the event, including tournaments from Warhammer 40,000 to Kill Team, will be streamed on the Warhammer Twitch channel, complete with expert commentary in multiple languages.
- The Grand Narrative campaign, part of the event, will engage players in a lore-rich storyline involving the battle for the Palat system, with outcomes influencing Warhammer 40,000’s universe.
Tune in to Twitch for Exclusive Warhammer Previews
As the countdown to the World Championships of Warhammer ticks closer, the anticipation within the gaming community reaches new heights.
Scheduled to take place in Atlanta, the event promises to be a grand spectacle, showcasing the best of Warhammer games.
The Warhammer community is abuzz with excitement for the hour-long Preview Online, an event packed with reveals for fan-favorite Warhammer games, set to be first shared with attendees and then broadcast worldwide.
The Preview Online is set to air at 10pm EST on Friday, 17th November, translating to 3am GMT on Saturday, 18th November for UK viewers. This event is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of the Warhammer global community, with more than 40 countries participating in the championships.
The Warhammer Twitch channel will be the hub for live coverage, featuring intense gameplay from Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and Warhammer Underworlds. Expert commentary in multiple languages, including French and Spanish, will accompany the live action, ensuring a truly international experience.
In addition to the competitive play, the Grand Narrative event will unfold, continuing a tradition of immersive campaign action.
This year, the narrative focuses on the Palat system, a zone rich in biomass and now the center of an epic struggle against the Tyranid tide. The actions of the players in this narrative will have lasting effects on the lore of Warhammer 40,000.
About The World Championship of Warhammer 2023
The inaugural World Championships of Warhammer, a four-day event from November 16th to 19th, is set to be a global spectacle of strategy and skill.
Over 340 entrants from more than 40 countries will converge in Atlanta, USA, to compete in Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and Warhammer Underworlds, each vying for the title of the world’s best Warhammer players.
This championship is not only about the games but also a celebration of the Warhammer community’s dedication and spirit.
Competitors have earned their place through grueling regional tournaments, representing five continents, with countries like Vietnam and Iceland sending a few skilled players, while the host nation, the USA, constitutes less than a third of the total participants.
The tournament structure is rigorous, with players earning World Championship Points (WCPs) for their performance across various categories, including generalship and painting skills.
The points system is designed to give every country a fair chance, regardless of the number of participants, by counting only the top five points per nation and allowing each player to contribute only their highest score.
In Warhammer 40,000, competitors will be divided into pools, with the top players advancing to the Championship Bracket, a double-elimination tournament to crown the Best General.
Those not in the Championship Bracket will compete in the World Bracket, with their performance still crucial for individual awards and their country’s overall ranking.
The event is a tribute to the global Warhammer scene and the independent tournament organizers who foster the community.
Alongside the World Championships, the Grand Narrative will also take place, adding to the weekend’s excitement with a separate campaign in the Patat System for Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts.
